The Best of Guernsey run an ongoing 'BUY LOCAL' campaign encouraging islanders to support local business where they can. We are asking islanders to support the campaign and use local shops and small businesses which are so vital to the economy of our island.
What is the aim of this campaign?
To highlight to the public the benefits of buying from and supporting the very best local businesses whilst encouraging people to be vocal in their support of these businesses.
We are asking people to think twice before they buy elsewhere as local shops and small businesses are at the very heart of our community and play an extremely important part in the health of our economy.
The reality is that big national chains and online shopping often don't match the local businesses customer service, product knowledge or hands on experience.
It can be tough running a business in Guernsey right now. They need to cope with a lot; recession, the rise in online competition, high rents, and the weather! Whatever has been thrown at them, so many local business owners work hard to provide a service to their customers. We applaud them and would like to encourage others to 'Buy Local' and support our fabulous local businesses.
So what can YOU do?
Facebook:
Please join us in supporting local businesses by liking the Buy Local Facebook Page.
Twitter:
When tweeting about local businesses use #buylocalgsy
Spread the Campaign:
Spread the word with your friends by using the 'Share' on the Facebook Page.
Stickers:
Show your support by displaying our 'Buy Local' stickers in your car, shop, office etc. Please contact us by email if you would like to find out how to get one.
Business Supporters:
Send us a photograph of you in front of your businesses' Buy Local sticker and we will add it to our Business Supporters Album on Facebook.
Leave Feedback:
Why not show your support of your favourite local businesses by leaving feedback on their products and service by adding a review for an existing Bestof Guernsey business or by adding a recommendation.
Join Buy Local Supporters Pledge:
Show your support by pledging "I support local businesses and I call upon other local people to use local businesses" and join the Buy Local Supporters by adding your name to the Buy Local Supporters List.
Business Newsletter / Blog Articles:
If you are a business in Guernsey and would like to let us know what you do to support the 'Buy Local' initiative, then we would love to hear from you. We might even end up featuring your business in a newsletter / Blog article! So email us today.
The Best of Guernsey is passionate about supporting local businesses and what they offer our island community. Please show your support and spread the 'Buy Local' campaign message.
Enjoy 'Buying Local'.
